Welcome to Canada’s Garden Route

Truth be told, on occasion, we’re asked, “Why is this website called Canada’s Garden Route – when there are no specific ‘routes’ for us to explore?”

We beg to differ, in that, pretty much any route you travel – whether by air, rail, car, bicycle or foot – will, if you’re looking, eventually lead you to a garden experience of one sort or another. A home garden, a public or botanical garden, a garden centre, a community that hangs its hat on its floral and landscaping displays, a garden within a park . . . you get the drift, the list is endless.

No matter which route you choose to take, you’ve come to the right site if you’re looking for THE most comprehensive listing of Canada’s outstanding garden experiences.

As winter takes hold, it’s time to don your boots, mukluks, snowshoes or skis and revel in the magical winterscape splendors of the country’s magnificent public gardens. All you need to do is get outside and enjoy!

You can search for gardens by name, category, province or city. Just click on the link that best suits your purposes.

Canada’s garden experiences look forward to welcoming all visitors, whether you come from across town or from around the world.

Garden Experiences

Choose from one of the garden experience categories in the map legend below to view the listings in that category.

Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, St. John's,
Newfoundland and Labrador

Whistling Gardens Botanical Gardens, Wilsonville,
Ontario

Ferme expérimentale centrale, Ottawa,
Ontario

Jardin Daniel A. Séguin, Saint-Hyacinthe,
Quebec

Casa Loma Gardens , Toronto,
Ontario

Maplelawn Garden, Ottawa,
Ontario

Reford Gardens , Grand-Métis,
Quebec

Joan of Arc Garden, Québec,
Quebec

Daniel A. Séguin Garden, Saint-Hyacinthe,
Quebec

Conservatoire du jardin Allan, Toronto,
Ontario

Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse , Niagara Falls,
Ontario

Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto,
Ontario

Kingsbrae Garden , St Andrews,
New Brunswick

Rideau Woodland Ramble, Merrickville,
Ontario

Jardin Kingsbrae, St Andrews,
New Brunswick

Serre des parcs du Niagara , Niagara Falls,
Ontario

Université Royal Roads et le parc Hatley, Victoria,
British Columbia

The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy,
Ontario

Government House Edwardian Gardens, Regina,
Saskatchewan

Jardin botanique de l'Université Memorial, St. John's,
Newfoundland and Labrador

Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens , Annapolis Royal ,
Nova Scotia

Calgary Zoo Botanical Garden, Calgary,
Alberta

International Peace Garden, Boissevain,
Manitoba

Larry HodgsonCanada's Garden Route Spokesperson

Author of "A Garden Lover's Guide to Canada"

Winter? What Winter?

When snow starts to pile up and you can’t step outside without wrapping yourself in three layers of clothing, what’s a Canadian garden lover to do? Head south, you say? But that requires a lot of cash and free time. I have a better, cheaper solution: why not visit the nearest public greenhouse?